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Josh and Mark break down the actual physical internet.  In the first of a multi-part series, they give the basics of how internet cables are distributed around the world.  Next episode will focus on the materials and environmental concerns of these cables.  Words of wisdom this week from Andrew Brown, "The internet is so big, so powerful and is pointless that for some reason it is a complete substitute for life."  APES & APHUG come together once again.

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Fueled by Josh's recent trip to the island, the boys discuss all things Hawaii.  From the commercialism of the "Hawaiian Way" to how covid impacted the people and the land, it might make you second guess that trip you have planned.  APES & APHUG come together once again.  Words of Wisdom provided By Stitch "Ohana means family, family means no one gets left behind."

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Were back from vacation!  Josh and Mark recap their trips, talk highs and lows, and do some Q&A.  You get an inside look into their past and their fears, and Mark absolutely fails at being a host and cant even answer his own question.  Listen to his downfall on the latest episode and take home these words of wisdom of Confucius, "The man asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life."  APES & APHUG come together once again.

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Mark and Josh finish their mini series on China.  Episode 25 focuses on the current geopolitical influence that China has on the developing world.  Their strategy is not much different that the historical approach that the United States took, but many are nervous at the possible outcome of it.  Josh is doom and gloom about the whole thing, while Mark loves watching the real world Risk game take shape.  APES & APHUG come together once again.  Wisdom of the week by Confucius, "If your plan is for one year, plant rice.  If your plan is for 10 years, plant trees.  If your plan is for 100 years, educate children."

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Josh and Mark continue the three part series on China.  Episode 24 focuses on the history of China and more specifically the impact of the Silk Road.  It was the trade routes that connected Europe and Africa to Asia, and changed the world forever.  It also helps to understand what the Chinese are currently working on, which will be the topic of next week's episode.  Wisdom of the Week from Confucius, "roads are made for journeys, not destinations." 

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Josh and Mark start a 3 part series on China and its current global influence.  This episode serves as the intro as well as raises the question about why people get nervous when discussing China or its policies.  Wisdom of the Week comes from Napoleon Bonaparte, "Let China sleep, for when she wakes, she will shake the world."  APES and APHUG come together once again.

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Mark and Josh finish their discussion on burial practices and death.  From Hart Island in NY to Colma, CA; there are some interesting histories of burials right here in the United States.  They also discuss what they learned from last weeks episode, and tease where they are headed next week.  APES & APHUG come together once again.  Wisdom of the Week by Chuck Palahniuk, "We all die.  The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will."

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Josh and Mark sit down to discuss death.....or rather what to do with the dead.  From cultural tradition to the logistics of a decaying body, this two-part series looks at some interesting stories about the grave.  APES & APHUG come together once again.  Wisdom of the week provided by Mark Twain who said, "The fear of death follows of the fear of life.  A man who has lives fully is prepared to die at any time."

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Mark and Josh do a Q&A to give insight into their lives.  From footwear to actors, nothing is off limits in this intimate get to know the host episode.  Hope you all enjoy.  Wisdom of the week from Aristotle, "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom."  APES & APHUG come together once again. 

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Mark and Josh finish their discussion of the "California Experiment" and what the water issues mean for the future.  From changing the common look of lawns, to the Toilet to Tap initiative, those who can get in front of the bubble before it bursts will come out winners.  Wisdom of the week comes from Jordan Peterson, "What's the price you pay for a high standard of living?  well, that's easy.  You virtually always sacrifice the present for the future."  APES & APHUG come together once again.  

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